Jesse Adams, a Canadian volunteer and founder of RainCoast Dog Rescue Society, was killed on October 25 while evacuating animals from Kramatorsk, Ukraine.
He was working alongside Animal Rescue Kharkiv, helping rescue animals and civilians from frontline communities.
A russian FPV drone struck the windshield of their evacuation vehicle, which had just been loaded with rescued animals. Jesse suffered severe injuries and later died in hospital despite emergency surgery.
He traveled halfway around the world to save lives, only to lose his own to a russian drone while doing exactly that.
Hundreds of animals are alive today because of Jesse.
Rest in peace, Jesse. Thank you for everything you did for Ukraine.